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The Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsGetting Real About Salesforce For Nonprofits, A Chat with Michael KolodnerIn the first guest episode of the new season of The Technopath Way, Sarah and Michael Kolodner, a Salesforce MVP and advocate for tech in the nonprofit space, dive into the realities, complexities, and costs of Salesforce implementation for nonprofits. They take a critical look at the new nonprofit cloud and its implications in terms of pricing and functionality for users.Check out more of Michael's musings on his blog - Free Like a Puppy: https://www.freelikeapuppy.tech/Learn about the Modern Classrooms Project: https://www.modernclassrooms.org/ Never miss an episode or...
2024-02-1654 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsThe Truth Behind the ScreensIn past seasons we’ve focused on decreasing overwhelm and increasing clarity when it comes to nonprofit technology. This season,we want to create a space to have more open unfiltered conversations around Salesforce and technology.Salesforce is known for hosting events called True to the Core. These events, however, often fall short of providing concrete answers to the burning questions that attendees have. They leave us wanting more, yearning for a deeper exploration of the topics at hand. That's where season three of the Technopath Way comes in. We aim to uncover the truth behind these events an...
2024-02-0910 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsGain Confidence with Confidence Coach, Dr. Jackie ColeyTake Away Tips:The stories we tell ourselves about circumstances determine our emotional reactions and self-worth. Changing the stories is all about changing our mindset. One book Jackie recommended on mindset was "Mindset" by Carol Dweck, Ph.D.Figure out what you want -- this does not mean making a list of what you don't want!Overthinking can hinder progress, and it is important to break down goals into manageable steps and not get overwhelmed. Breaking down goals into easily achievable steps increases the likelihood of success and eliminates the...
2023-08-1835 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsTaming the Overwhelm of Learning Salesforce DevelopmentTake Away Tips:• At a small nonprofit if you've been hired on as a developer, expect to do a little bit of everything from administration, to BA, to solution architecht + developer.• Nonprofits can run into the problem of developers, coding and then ghosting. If this happens to you -- take a step back from the code, map out what the system is doing, and document it. Then you can use a sandbox to turn off the code and see if you can manage the same thing declaratively. If you decide to alter the code in t...
2023-06-2427 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsAchieving a Goal with a "Just Do It" AttitudeINFONever miss an episode or recap again! Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips here.Take Away Tips:Have micro-goals to accomplish a big goalWork hard, even if it is toughYou can learn anything if you give it enough timeIt takes 10,000 hours to become a master at something, but only 20 to get a fairly good understanding on how to do something.Adriel's recording his "Road to the Pro" cornhole journey on his YouTube channel here.
2023-05-1323 min
Nonprofit Nation with Julia CampbellData Literacy for Small Nonprofits with Sarah EptingThis episode is sponsored by my friends at Keela, a comprehensive fundraising and donor management software that will help you expand your reach, increase fundraising revenue, and foster a dedicated community of supporters.Several of my clients are currently using Keela and have continued to be impressed with how easy it is to use, how affordable it is and most importantly, the results that they see and the impact they are able to create.Keela is hosting a webinar, led by me, on June 6 - How to Drive D...
2023-05-1037 min
Agents of NonprofitGetting the Right Kind of Help with your New Nonprofit with Technopath CEO Sarah EptingAre you ready to change the world but don't know where to begin? Tune in to discover how Technopath can guide you through the crucial steps of starting a nonprofit, so you can focus on making a difference!Discover the secrets to non-profit success as Technopath's CEO, Sarah Epting, spills the beans on building and thriving in this week's unmissable episode. Sarah shares how Technopath's training and activities work together and what they can provide you to help you succeed, what their package looks like, and what will happen to the company’s future. The top...
2023-05-0840 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsTame the Overwhelm of Certifications: Laurel MitchellINFONever miss an episode or recap again! Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips here.Take Away Tips:You do not need a Salesforce Certification to work in a Salesforce Career, Laurel knows many that don'tCertifications demonstrate theoritical and technical knowledge and can be an asset in a job searchBefore you sit for a cert, spend time doing a self-assessment, finding adjacent roles, and building hands-on experience, but be wary of volunteer roles, because you may not be prepared
2023-05-0522 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsSpring Clean Your System!Never miss an episode or recap again! Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way TipsThank you to this week’s sponsor - Sunsama! Have you tried Sunsama? Get your first three weeks free with our link: https://www.sunsama.com/a/technopathThis week’s episode we have something special in store! We’re sharing one of our recent Salesforce Saturdays when Sarah talked all about technical debt and how to Spring Clean your systems. She dives deep into how you can get organized, clean up confusingly named reports and converting process builders to flo...
2023-04-2833 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsTake the Overwhelm out of Goal SettingNever miss an episode or recap again! Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upThank you to this week’s sponsor - Sunsama! Have you tried Sunsama? Get your first three weeks free with our link: https://www.sunsama.com/a/technopathA couple of weeks ago, Sarah hosted a very popular Salesforce Saturday session about building an app to track goals. We heard feedback about why it was so popular for two reasons. Reason number one is the geeky reason - people want to know ho...
2023-04-2117 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsTame Documentation Overwhelm with Jennifer Smith, CEO of ScribeNever miss an episode or recap again! Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upOne of the things that is often left out or at least not easy to organize when dealing with technology is documentation. Specifically training documentation. Last year around this time one of my students from our masterclass came to office hours and showed us this tool that blew my mind. I am so pleased to have the CEO of that amazing tool, Scribe, here to tell us about not only how the tool works...
2023-04-0727 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsHow to Tame the Program Management OverwhelmNever miss an episode or recap again! Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upThank you to this week's sponsor, Sunsama! Have you tried Sunsama? It's one of Sarah's favorite tools to organize her day and get everything done. Her favorite feature? The warning that pops up when she plans too many hours of work tasks to be able to accomplish in 8 work hours a day.Get your first three weeks free with our link: https://www.sunsama.com/a/technopathWhat do we mean...
2023-03-3126 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsA Chat with Alexander Lapa - Nonprofit Consultant, App Developer and Content CreatorNever miss an episode or recap again! Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upWe love learning here at Technopath which is why we are so excited to welcome Alexander Lapa as today’s guest! This week we’re hearing about his journey to help nonprofits with Salesforce and subsequent adventure building a tax receipting app for Canadian nonprofits using Salesforce. If you’ve wondered how those apps your Salesforce org uses, make it from idea all the way into the App Exchange, this episode is for you! Alex w...
2023-03-2426 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsTake the Overwhelm out of Making a Career SwitchNever miss an episode or recap again! Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upSalesforce is becoming a more popular career and when people start down the path they have choices to make. Will they be a Salesforce Administrator for a single company, will they be a consultant, do they want to work as a business analyst, learn to be a developer, or even a Salesforce architecht. There are so many different paths to take just in roles and then in terms of industry you can pick finance...
2023-03-1728 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsKick Imposter Syndrome to the CurbNever miss an episode or recap again! Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upThis week on The Technopath Way we’re tackling a topic that’s been on our minds a lot lately: Imposter Syndrome. What is it, where does it come from and how can we overcome it? Many people suffer from a lack of confidence around their careers or jobs, and a big part of why Sarah formed Technopath was to support and mentor people in their nonprofit Salesforce careers. So this week’s topic is one...
2023-03-1022 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsTake the Overwhelm out of Marketing ToolsNever miss an episode or recap again! Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upNonprofits need to stay in touch with their donors, volunteers, and members to keep them engaged and informed. And with so many communication channels available, email remains one of the most effective and cost-efficient ways to do so. But managing email campaigns can be time-consuming and resource-intensive, especially for small nonprofits.That's where email automation comes in. With email automation tools, nonprofits can streamline their email campaigns, save time, and provide a more...
2023-03-0343 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsAvoid Being Oversold on TechnologyNever miss an episode or recap again! Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upOverselling: What is it? How do we avoid it? What do we do if it happens to us?Nonprofits are often approached by software salespeople promising to revolutionize their work and streamline their operations. However, it's not uncommon for these salespeople to oversell what their software can do. They may make claims that aren't accurate or that the software can't deliver. This can be especially dangerous for nonprofits who often have limited resources...
2023-02-2421 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsHow Can Salesforce Admins Use ChatGPT/AI Right Now?Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upThis week on The Technopath Way we’re listening in on a collaborative discussion Sarah had at Salesforce Saturday with other Salesforce enthusiasts who are wondering about how ChatGPT and AI will change daily Admin tasks. Should we be incorporating it ourselves? Is it going to make human Admins obsolete? If you’ve been seeing all the posts about what ChatGPT and all this improved AI means for the Salesforce Ecosystem, you’ll hear a few different takes on the future of Sal...
2023-02-1048 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsHow to stop avoiding everythingSign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upDo you look around at everything you need to do - household chores, professional tasks, learning objectives - and just throw your hands up in the air instead of get down to business? It turns out most of us are in this boat at least some of the time. You know there are many things to accomplish but you somehow can’t quite get started. Maybe it feels overwhelming thinking about everything to be done, or there’s so many steps you’...
2023-02-0322 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsHow to Get Visible Without the Overwhelm - Nadia TouchmiSign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upHave you tried sending press releases, connecting with journalists and seemingly every other ‘trick in the book’ to get your organization into the news cycle only to be met with crickets? Then today’s episode with nonprofit PR expert, Nadia Tchoumi, is exactly what you need.If you’re an Awesome Admin, many of these lessons can be applied to building your personal brand and getting visible to land those coveted Salesforce roles. Be sure to listen until the very end as I...
2023-01-1430 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsWhat can a newer Salesforce Admin do for a Nonprofit? - Sarah's TipsSign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upAre you ready to take the Nonprofit Cloud Consultant Exam? Use our checklist to find out: technopath.ac-page.com/exam-readiness-checklistThis week on The Technopath Way, Sarah is flying solo with some common pitfalls many newer Salesforce Admins face when looking for experience by volunteering at nonprofits and 8 tips on how to avoid them.Tip #1: To understand what the nonprofit needs you first need to understand nonprofits and the nonprofit success pack.If you sit down to discovery...
2023-01-0625 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofits2023 - A Look Forward with Sarah and AllysonSign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upWe’re closing out 2022 with a look forward to what we are planning for Technopath and The Technopath Way in the coming year. Listen in as Sarah and Allyson sit down to discuss a focus shift for The Technopath Way and the goals and changes for the company as we move into Q1.If behind the scenes looks at Technopath are some of your favorite Technopath Way episodes, then you’re in for a treat today! Over the course of the...
2022-12-3025 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsHow to Choose a Database for Your NonprofitSign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page...One of the most common questions I get from nonprofits is how to decide whether or not they really need Salesforce. I spoke with Alexandra Mannerings last week on her podcast, Heart, Soul & Data, about how to pick the right tech stack for your nonprofit. This inspired today’s episode of The Technopath Way. While Salesforce is a robust and customizable tool, it may not be the best fit for every organization. I also dive into a few alternatives I’ve hear...
2022-12-1620 min
Heart, Soul & Data46: Getting the Right Tech Stack with Sarah EptingDeterminig the right technology for your organization can be challenging. There are many options out there for any one function in an organization. Balancing the inherent capabilities, the amount of customization needed, and the price of the technology is key. Today, Sarah Epting discusses how to find the right technology stack for an organization. She discusses things to consider when making an decision and some pitfalls to avoid.
Sarah's advice for an initial step if you're considering enacting or switching technology is to first identify the pain points you're dealing with in whatever process you're completing, and un...
2022-12-0845 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsSarah's Productivity Hacks and Tools Updated 2022Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upOne of our most listened-to episodes of all time was our Mini Episode of Sarah’s productivity hacks back in November of 2021 ( https://www.spreaker.com/episode/47567458 )This week Sarah is revisiting that episode and updating it with the picks she discovered this year that help her stay even more on top of her growing business.Key Takeaways:* Productivity Tech only works if you actually use it so don’t just pick what ever...
2022-12-0228 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsThe Technopath Way Gratitude DaySign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upThis week on The Technopath Way, Allyson Kennett, Technopath Marketing and Strategic Director, joins Sarah to talk about what we’re thankful for right now. Gratitude practices have been very popular for a while now, and we wanted to think about our ‘wins’ over this past year as we move into the next one. Some of what we’re thankful for is business related, but a lot of it is tied to our lives and families. Wha...
2022-11-2533 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsTake the Shame Out of Tech HesitancySign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upThis week on the podcast we have Tim Lockie of The Human Stack. Tim Lockie is CEO and Founder of The Human Stack℠, co-host of the Why IT Matters podcast, and uses he/him/his pronouns. His history with the nonprofit world and technology seems to be intertwined. Tim has 20 years of organization experience as a volunteer, youth worker, camp counselor, music instructor, foster parent, getaway driver for teens in danger, board member, finance director, bookkeeper, recruiter, and community ad...
2022-11-1840 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsHow do Your Organization's Values Inform Its Data?Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upAlexandra Mannerings is the founder of Merakinos, a data services and education company devoted to helping nonprofits sustainably access the analytics they need to grow and thrive. She earned her PhD in epidemiology and public health from the University of Cambridge in England. Studying the risk of disease spillover from fruit bats in Ghana, West Africa, taught her firsthand how to ask impactful questions and creatively leverage limited resources to answer them. Today on The Technopath Way...
2022-11-1141 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsTame the Data Literacy Overwhelm with ApsonaSign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upWhat is a ‘dashboard of zeros’? What is the most crucial 3 part question to ask yourself when building reports to show your leadership? What do we really mean when we say ‘data literacy’? Sarah is diving deep into how to think about pulling data out of your nonprofit’s CRM, how to look for untapped donations hiding in your data and quick wins for any size nonprofits when it comes to their data with Apsona’s Chief Engagement Officer, Justin Barss...
2022-11-0435 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsCh-ch-changes EpisodeSign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://www.technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upThis week on The Technopath Way Sarah is joined again by Technopath’s Director of Marketing, Allyson Kennett, to look back on some of the highs and lows the company experienced during Q3. If you’re struggling with difficult decisions in your organization, this episode dives into how it feels to make the tough calls and why pivots are sometimes necessary for better growth.
2022-10-2128 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsScan for Unintended Consequences before you ImplementSign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upSummary:Sarah sits down with Melissa Hill Dees of Hands on Connect Cloud Solutions. Melissa has 15 years of experience as a nonprofit executive and over 10 years leveraging Salesforce. Her goal is to automate what can be automated so that nonprofits have more time to do what can’t be automated. She is an NGO Community Group Leader, Dreamforce speaker, Lightning Champion, SFDO Sprinter, founder of #foodforce and Nonprofit Dreamin, and advocate of #domoregood, #WiT, #EqualityForAll. She is 4X Salesforce ce...
2022-10-1437 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsTame the Grant OverwhelmEp 133 - Tame the Grant OverwhelmSign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upThis week’s episode features Gauri Manglik, CEO of Instrumentl, an institutional fundraising platform for nonprofits. It is a favorite tool among grant seekers for bringing grant prospecting, tracking, and management to one place.Gauri joined Sarah today to talk about keeping volunteers engaged, the mistakes she’s seen nonprofits make when introducing new technology and how to simplify your tech stack.Gauri was kind enough to extend a coupon code to a...
2022-10-0732 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsTame the Content Creation Overwhelm with AI
2022-09-3039 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsHow to tame the overwhelm of Learning Salesforce NPSP: A Live Conversation with two alumni of the NPSP Training ProgramJoin the NPSP Training Program wait list: technopath.ac-page.com/NPSP-Training-Program-Sept22This week on The Technopath Way, Sarah is talking with Rebecca Tasetano and Ruby Menon about their experiences before and after joining the NPSP Training Program earlier this year.Tame the NPSP Learning Overwhelm* Have a real person to talk to when you’re stuck* Check your trainer’s credentials before diving in* Why is this person qualified to teach me about this topic?* Use the resources you have* Both women discussed how having the course materials and the study guide have cont...
2022-09-1038 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsWhen to Tame the Overwhelm with a New HireLooking to take the Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud Consultant Exam? Get on the waitlist for our comprehensive study guide here: technopath.ac-page.com/study-guide-wait-listAre you currently doing the work of what should be 5 separate positions in your small nonprofit, while staring down the business end of burnout? We see you. It’s very similar when you’re growing a small start-up company like we are here at Technopath. This week, Sarah and Allyson discuss when it’s time to think about hiring someone to help you, the process Sarah went through to find Allyson, how they’re appro...
2022-05-2029 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsTame the Networking Overwhelm with Sarah EptingSign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: echnopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upOn this episode listen to Sarah talk about how you can use technology to make true, real-life connections with people even if they start out online. The last few years have made it necessary to do a lot of connecting and networking on the internet, but what do we do now that things have started to open back up and everyone wants a break from their screens?Sarah is giving examples from her own networking adventures as someone who identifies...
2022-05-0614 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsWhat is Data Literacy? with Ruby MenonSign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: echnopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upRuby Menon’s non-linear career path has equipped her with the many diverse skills she bring to help small to medium sized nonprofits leverage their systems, incoporate technology and shift mindsets internally to collect better data and drive more consistent outcomes.Currently Ruby is a consultant helping small to medium sized nonprofits with their technology and data needs. She and her husband work with incarcerated people to help them rejoin society after their release through her husband’s nonprofit: worknetinc.org...
2022-04-3037 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsTake the Overwhelm out of Event Technology with Chris FederspielSign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: echnopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upChris Federspiel began his career at a young age, coding websites in middle school followed by Perl and CGI scripts in high school. He later moved into the field of sales and marketing for Internet Creations and Silverline. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found Plative as a Salesforce Systems Integrator (SI), followed by Brainiac. Chris’s latest venture, Blackthorn.io, was established in 2015 and has seen exponential growth and success since then, having received multiple Salesforce.org Partner of the Year awards. Un...
2022-04-2236 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsTame the New Tech Implementation Overwhelm with Watt HamlettSign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: echnopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upWhen a nonprofit wants to add a new system to their tech stack, what’s the first step they need to take? In this episode Sarah speaks with Watt Hamlett of Hamlett Consulting to find out what sets nonprofits whose tech implementations succeed and those who struggle, apart. After years of experience with nonprofits and Salesforce, Watt founded his consultancy four years ago. He was curious about why some nonprofits’ new tech implementations went smoothly, while others were long, drawn out and...
2022-04-1522 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsFind a Data Analyst Without the Overwhelm - Nathan EckelSign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: echnopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upTake Aways from Nathan’s Episode1. Join a community like our Technopath community to get your technology and data questions answered by experts and others going through similar situations (https://technopath.mn.co/share/tke03sU6qwViCc-L?utm_source=manual)2. Make your list of questions – What do you want to measure? What’s relevant to your organization? How do you measure the things you’ve chosen? What will you do with the data once it’s collected?3. Make your goals/KPIs (Key...
2022-04-0934 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsHave More Fun with Your Hybrid Events - Rebecca TasetanoSign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: echnopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upWhat is the secret to finally get more people to turn their cameras on during virtual events? How can you get people to actually answer questions and interact? This week on The Technopath Way Sarah interviews hybrid event facilitator and Salesforce Admin, Rebecca Tasetano. They get into ways to make hybrid and fully online events more impactful and fun for attendees and organizers alike!Rebecca’s tips for taming the digital event overwhelm:* Give your audience a reason to...
2022-04-0147 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsMini episode: What's Your Tech Love Language?Sign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upThis week's episode is short and sweet. Did you know even the tech pros out there come across technology they don't love and struggle with sometimes? On The Technopath Way this week Sarah chats about different ways to think through tech you may not love, but might need to use. She gives you an inside peek at a piece of technology she struggled with this week and how she went about trying to solve her problem. Take Aways:- Even if...
2022-03-2508 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsDifferentiation - What is it good for? with Sarah and AllysonSign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upThis week on The Technopath Way, Sarah is mixing it up with a discussion on the book "Different" by Harvard Business School Professor Youngme Moon.Professor Moon talks about the increasingly small differences between competitors in different niches throughout her book. Sarah and Technopath's Strategic Assistant, Allyson, discuss how the points Professor Moon makes in her book might apply to nonprofits, especially as it pertains to their marketing or outreach efforts.Take-aways:- It can be hard to avoid comparison and...
2022-03-1142 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsTame the On-Boarding OverwhelmSign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upAre you getting ready to tell your board about your data? Are you prepared to tell a compelling story using your data, or are you drowning in numbers, reports and spreadsheets?Come to our free workshop on March 17 and walk away with a thorough understanding of how to turn your data into an amazing story and ideas for how you'll apply it to your own data.Register for the free workshop here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tell-amazing-stories-using-your-nonprofit-salesforce-data-tickets-288099893537...
2022-03-0515 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsWhat else can I do with data? - Kim HuntSign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upThis week on The Technopath Way we welcome Dr. Kim Hunt, Ph.D. Dr. Hunt shares some tips for collecting relevant data, thinking through your nonprofit narrative, and what else your data can do besides inform funders of your impact.
2022-02-2540 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsData Tracking - Determining what is importantSign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upThis week Sarah discusses data she and her family tracks in their personal lives, the usefulness of it, and the little steps nonprofits may be able to take to move the needle forward despite externalities.Some things she mentions:Book of the month: Winning with Data - https://amzn.to/369PcevArticle discussed next week: Using Data for Action and for Impact - https://bit.ly/3gJmenP
2022-02-1113 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsPutting the 'fun' back in fundraising with Cindy WagmanSign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upWe’re so excited to welcome Cindy Wagman, fundraiser extraordinaire, of The Good Partnership to the Technopath Way this week! She brings a wealth of knowledge about how to make fundraising less intimidating and more fun, what tech she has found helps lessen the overwhelm and some quick, actionable tips to supercharge your fundraising right away.Cindy’s Tips for Taming Fundraising Overwhelm:* The more we repeat things, it becomes second nature and you become less hyper-aware and more on ‘auto-pilot’* The most imp...
2022-01-2835 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsReflecting on The Good in 2021Sign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upWhile so many people are eager to leave 2021 in the dust, it's important to recognize that we can usually find some positives in a situation if we look closely. Today, Sarah is reflecting on the growth, positives and some downsides of her 2021. Join her in taking stock of your own year with the questions she's exploring.Link to questions: https://coda.io/d/Untitled_dlBZkGQcBIgLet us know what some of your wins were!
2022-01-1411 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsBradley Rice - Leverage LinkedIn to uncover Experienced, Passionate VolunteersSign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upBradley’s Tips for Finding the Right Salesforce Volunteer:Every organization and its needs are unique so you will need to spend time getting the volunteer up to speed on your requirementsGet extremely clear internally about what your organization wants out of Salesforce before you begin looking for a volunteerIf you don’t know what you want out of a volunteer, they won’t be able to deliverFind out what Salesforce is capable of doing firstDon’t just acc...
2022-01-0728 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsJustin Dux: What can a Salesforce Admin Volunteer Do?Sign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upSo often new professionals are advised to volunteer with organizations to gain experience, but what exactly can you rely on someone with no prior experience to do with confidence? Justin Dux, an interview coach with Talent Stacker, sits down with me to talk about tasks you can confidently give a new Salesforce Admin that can benefit you both.What to look for:Salesforce Admin CertifiedUnderstands Salesforce has a Nonprofit Success Pack (often referred to as Salesforce NPSP)Knows where...
2021-12-3125 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsMetrics That Matter with Alex HochbergerSign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upWhat should we look for to turn a metric we’re unhappy with, around?First of all, don’t freak out!Next, double check that everything is working correctly. Ie, payment processing isn’t down, the server is working correctly.Finally, do some A/B testing of messaging or design Pro Tip: Only A/B test one element at a time.Website A/B Testing Tools Alex Uses:Google Optimize: Ties in well with Google Analytics OptimizelyG...
2021-12-2428 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsImpact Measurement: How do you show the world your organization's worth?Sign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upThis week Sarah talks about the 'why' and the 'how' of impact measurement. The main trick is drilling down to what exactly it is your organization wants to do to make the world, your community or your clients lives better. This involves making an organization impact statement.From there, she gives you some creative examples for figuring out how to take those qualitative indicators and turn them into the numbers and data that big donors, board members and other important stake holders are looking...
2021-12-1715 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsIs Your Tech Stack Earning its Keep? (Part 1)Sign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upThis week Sarah dives into the first part of evaluating your tech stack. Are you actually utilizing all the features of those fancy solutions the organization is paying for? Or would a simpler piece of technology be a better fit? She walks you through some questions to establish your organization's needs. Let's see if your organization could benefit from a technology refresh!Questions to ask yourselfWhat is your goal for this piece of technology?What do you want...
2021-12-0412 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsMini Episode - Sarah's Productivity HacksSign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upThis week on the podcast Sarah is doing a shorter episode focused on productivity hacks and tools she uses every day! Listen in as she goes through the tech she loves to make sure none of her commitments fall through the cracks.Reading and writing productivity:Voice and voice typing (speech to text)Read aloud (text to speech)Screen Recordings:Loom (has chrome extension)https://www.loom.comVimeo (has chrome extension)https://www.vimeo.com
2021-11-2014 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsAllyson Kennett - Social Media for Nonprofits Made EasySign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upEasy Lifts to Start Gaining MomentumBe consistentStart with posting 1 day a week on 1 social media channelHave clients, donors or supporters create content for you by re-posting pictures they take at your events or posts they write about their experiences with your organization (with permission)Use what you already have - Did you recently do a photoshoot to promote a new initiative? Did you have a big event with a professional photographer taking candid shots? Look around - your...
2021-11-1324 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsSarah - Banish Fundraising Overwhelm with Hybrid Virtual EventsSign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upNever miss another tip on taming the tech overwhelm!
2021-11-0125 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsHelene Erenberg - A Process for Planning EngagementSign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upSarah sat down with Helene Erenberg, Director of Major Gifts and Individual Giving at the CDC Foundation, this week to talk about how Helene and her team have created a donor engagement plan. Here are some of our key takeaways:CDC Foundation’s Tech Stack for Qualifying DonorsRelationship building/getting to know donors personally is the absolute best wayUsing third party companies to verify income level, previous organizations donors have given to and likelihood of alignmentIf your organization do...
2021-10-2238 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsSarah - Planning for Big Picture SuccessEnjoying the tips and tricks you're learning? Join us on The Technopath Way Newsletter! We send a short, actionable newsletter each week with additional tips for everything from Salesforce optimization to productivity and fundraising tips. Sign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upThis week Sarah is flying solo as she brings you some in-depth strategic planning processes and tools. She discusses her methods for creating goals for Technopath and tracking our progress towards them as well as how she used to do this for several small nonprofits before she transitioned into her Salesforce...
2021-10-1513 min
Tech Diva SuccessSarah Epting: Journey from Nonprofit to TechTech divas come from all different backgrounds with all kinds of experience. For Sarah Epting it may have began as a love for offset printing or helping her friends hook up internet in the dorm, but her story goes beyond that. Sarah Epting took her own experience working at a nonprofit and establishing systems to being a founder. She owned her skills and wasn't afraid to try things. Just a few of the many tips you will hear as she shares wisdom from her career journey. You will leave ready to take action, keep going, and ready to celebrate the...
2021-10-0825 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsNicole Scheffler Founder of Tech Diva with Tech Tips to Tame the OverwhelmEp 105 – Nicole Schefler of Tech DivaYou can sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://technopath.lpages.co/technopath-way-tips-email-opt-in-page/Nicole’s tips for staying organized and taming the overwhelm:· Map out the different technologies you useo Make a list of the different platforms/tools you use and what they are foro Leave a column for ‘cost’· In a subscription based technology world (like Netflix, Disney+) it is easy to lose sight of how much your org is spending each month· Take this list and see wha...
2021-10-0124 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsCindy Clearwater - All things website and social media for new nonprofitsSign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upScenario: I am on a board of a volunteer run nonprofit. The folks running our systems are still using gmail, yahoo, comcast and other personal email. How do I change this? We already have a website that was set up by a volunteer no longer at the organization.Go to whois.com. There you can put your website into a search bar and it will tell you what company your domain is registered with. For instance, if it is Godaddy, you can call them...
2021-09-2433 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsJustin Dux - Be The MatchSign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upBe The MatchHow can I check if I’m still registered in the database if I signed up years ago? You can call this number to find out: 1 (800) MARROW-2 [1-800-627-7692] or send an email to questions@nmdp.orgThere is an app you can download to check your status, update your contact information and see if you’ve been matched with a patiento Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-be-the-match/id1535536887Please text...
2021-09-1726 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsMarley Cunningham - Data Governance ExpertSign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upSarah and Marley's discussion ranges from how Americorps Vista can help nonprofits scale up without the financial burden of extra employees to data collection and governance. Marley mentions some of her favorite tools as a Salesforce nonprofit consultant and how she uses them to make life easier while helping nonprofits use their powerful data to move their missions forward.Episode NotesData Governance for nonprofits, Salesforce vs Raiser’s Edge•Having a data specialist, separate from your system administrator, means your...
2021-09-1022 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsChristina Lennon - Tame Your Board Management OverwhelmSign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-upSarah chats with Christina Lennon, nonprofit executive consultant, about how to streamline the day-to-day processes of your organization while still maintaining an overview of the bigger picture. They discuss the strategies Christina uses to help overwhelmed nonprofit professionals and some quick wins you can immediately put to use. See you on The Technopath Way!Show Notes:Christina’s Tips for Taming the OverloadTake time out of the day-to-day to get “up to the balcony” and have a good overview of what’s going...
2021-09-1023 minThe Technopath Way: Productivity through tech for nonprofitsThe Technopath Way TrailerWelcome to The Technopath Way! We're excited to embark on a journey towards less overwhelm and more client service in nonprofit organizations with you.Sign-up for The Technopath Way Weekly Newsletter here: technopath.ac-page.com/the-technopath-way-sign-up
2021-09-1000 min
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 120DC Holiday Special 2017, Justice League 34, Batman/TMNT II 1, Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Venom Inc. Alpha, Hawkeye 13, Sleepless 1, Paradiso 1, Jupiter Jet 1, Consultant 1, Mighty Crusaders 1, Barbarella 1, Klaus and the Crisis in Xmasville, Faith's Winter Wonderland, Disaster Artist review, Clue, Marvel Rising, Vampironica, Black Hammer spinoff, Bendis illness, The Deuce season 1, Mr. Mercedes season 1, Orville season 1, Miles Morales trailer, Jurassic World 2 trailer, Ready Player One trailer, Jessica Jones S2 trailer, Battle Angel trailer, Altered Carbon trailer Comics Details: DC Holiday Special 2017 by Jeff Lemire, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Cam Smith, Denny O'Neil, Steve Epting, Dave McCaig, Mairghread Scott, Phil Hester, A...
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Get BookedCalling For ComicsWelcome to Episode 2! This episode focuses on recommendation questions about comics and graphic novels (with bonus Books About Books and Books About Asia questions). ERGO, I brought on Ardo Omer, comics expert to the max, to be this week’s co-host. Ardo is a contributor at Panels and a senior writer at Women Write About Comics. She started out as a book blogger before expanding into writing about comics and television. When she’s not imagining her home of Toronto as Gotham 2.0, she’s obsessing over K-Pop and Jdramas. Follow her on Twitter @ArdoOmer.This episode is sponsor...
2015-09-2459 min
Entre CómicsEntre Cómics 075No nos gusta hacer Tops, pero esta semana no había mucha novedad, así que hemos hablado, sin ningún orden concreto, de los tebeos que más hemos disfrutado en 2014. La memoria nos ha dado para acordarnos, principalmente, de estos:
- Southern Bastards. Jason Aaron y Jason Latour.
- The Wicked+The Divine. Kieron Gillen y Jamie McKelvie.
- Moonknight. Ellis y Declan Shalvey.
- Black Widow. Nathan Edmonson y Phil Noto.
- The Fade Out. Brubaker y Phillips.
- Velvet. Brubaker y Epting.
- Alex+Ada. Jonathan Luna y Sarah Vaughn.
- ¡Universo! Albert Monteys.
- Saga. Brian K. Va...
2015-01-0354 min
Longbox ReviewThe "I"s Have ItI talk about a few of my favorite titles (all Image books):
Sex Criminals (by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky)
Alex + Ada (by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn)
Velvet (by Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting, and Elizabeth Breitweiser)
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2014-11-0544 minEntre CómicsEntre Cómics 028- Alex+Ada #3. Jonathan Luna y Sarah Vaughn. (Image).
- All-New X-Men #21. Bendis y Brandon Peterson. (Marvel).
- Uncanny X-Men #16. Bendis y Bachalo. (Marvel).
- Amazing X-Men #3 Jason Aaron y Ed McGuinness. (Marvel).
- Daredevil #35. Waid y Samnee. (Marvel).
- Velvet #3. Brubaker y Epting. (Image).
- Superman/Wonder Woman #4. Soule y Tony S. Daniel. (DC).
- Rumores y noticias varias sobre series y películas basadas en superhéroes: Ant-Man, Gotham y Dr. Extraño.
2014-01-1925 min